Onni Group's four-tower False Creek Flats project reveals covered atrium design
The 1.2-million-square-foot development at 375 East 1st Ave. will include 485 rental homes, 639 condos and 32 social housing units across four towers ranging from 35 to 40 storeys.
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Onni Group's Lot P project in False Creek Flats will feature four towers and a covered public atrium, according to architectural details reported by RENX on October 29.
The development at 375 East 1st Ave. will span 1.2 million square feet, according to Onni's rezoning application. BOP Architects designed the project, which groups three 35-storey buildings and one 40-storey building on a shared six-storey podium. The City of Vancouver approved the rezoning in July.
The Lot P application describes 485 rental homes, 639 condos and 32 social housing units, along with 225 hotel rooms, office space, retail and an auditorium. The site sits next to the planned Great Northern Way-Emily Carr SkyTrain station on the Broadway Subway line.
A covered atrium in a rainy city
At the centre of the development is a large, daylit covered atrium connecting the towers at ground level. Retail, hotel and residential entrances will open onto the space, and offices will overlook it.
BOP Principal Alan Boniface told RENX that covered public spaces of this kind are rare in Vancouver. He said the design aims to make visitors feel as if they are looking up through water and into trees above.
"It's unusual in Vancouver to see a massive tower design incorporate a covered space to bring people outside, but protected from the weather," Boniface said.
Development permit still to come
Onni chief of staff Duncan Wlodarczak told RENX the project team is working to earn its development permit. He said that process could take about a year given the size of the development.
Wlodarczak said market conditions are also a factor. He pointed to lower immigration levels, tax policies affecting developers and economic worry as things that have reduced buyers' interest in for-sale condos. He said there are better opportunities right now in rental homes, commercial space and hotel rooms, and that Onni has long-term confidence in Vancouver.
The project also includes cultural elements tied to the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, including art installations and design themes.
People who want to follow the project can search the City of Vancouver's development applications for 375 East 1st Ave., or watch for updates on the Broadway Subway station opening, which will shape the neighbourhood around this site.
Questions this story answers
Where is the Lot P project located?
The project is at 375 East 1st Ave. in False Creek Flats, a neighbourhood between downtown and East Vancouver. The site sits next to the planned Great Northern Way-Emily Carr SkyTrain station, which is part of the Broadway Subway line currently under construction.
How many homes will the Lot P development include?
According to Onni Group's rezoning application, which the City of Vancouver approved in July, the project will include 485 rental homes, 639 condos and 32 social housing units. That is 1,156 residential units in total, spread across four towers.
How tall will the towers be?
The rezoning application approved by the City describes three buildings at 35 storeys each and one building at 40 storeys, all sitting on a shared six-storey podium. The four towers will be connected by a covered atrium at ground level.
What is the covered atrium?
BOP Architects designed a large covered, daylit atrium that connects the four towers and opens onto retail, hotel and residential entrances. BOP Principal Alan Boniface told RENX that covered public spaces of this kind are rare in Vancouver, and the design aims to give residents and visitors an outdoor-like gathering space protected from rain.
What else will the development include besides homes?
In addition to housing, Onni Group's rezoning application includes 225 hotel rooms, office space, retail shops and an auditorium planned for performances and public events. The project also includes cultural touchpoints connected to the MST (Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Has the City of Vancouver approved the project?
The City approved the rezoning application in July 2026. Onni Group's chief of staff Duncan Wlodarczak told RENX that the team is now working to earn its development permit, which he said could take about a year given the scale of the project.
When will construction start?
A start date has not been announced. Wlodarczak told RENX the team needs to secure a development permit first, which he said could take about a year. He also said the team wants to see confidence return in the for-sale condo market before moving forward fully.
How can I find out more about housing development in Vancouver?
You can read more recent news about housing and building across the city on the Vancouver 2026 election news page at voche.me. The site also covers what incoming council members have said about housing as part of their plans for the new term.
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